Monthly Archives: June 2020

Monday.com is worth $2.7 billion

Posted on June 7, 2020

The valuation of Israel’s Monday.com, which makes software to help employees work remotely, jumped to $2.7 billion – a 42% increase since it last raised funds. The company says its tools help its 100,000 paying customers keep tabs on assignments … Continue reading →

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Starting a business during a pandemic

Posted on June 7, 2020

Four Israeli entrepreneurs launched their companies during the coronavirus pandemic. Stayy Live streams live broadcasts; Gooo allows greengrocers and farmers to sell direct to consumers; Canditech provides remote recruitment; and Wishbox manages hotel guests during the pandemic. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3829073,00.html

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Investing in cybersecurity

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israeli Venture Capital fund Cyberstarts has just closed its second $100 million fund for investing in early-stage cybersecurity startups. To date, the fund has made six investments, and highlights the growing demand for innovative cybersecurity solutions, particularly in times of … Continue reading →

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3d Signals is a European Red Herring

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s 3d Signals has won a Red Herring top 100 Europe award, recognizing it as one of Europe’s outstanding and promising companies. 3d Signals is an Industry 4.0 pioneer with its AI-based IoT Asset Performance Monitoring platform for digitalizing production … Continue reading →

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Optimal+ exits for $365 million

Posted on June 7, 2020

US giant National Instruments Corp bought Israeli data analytics Optimal+ (reported here previously) for $365 million. Optimal+ founder and CEO Dan Glotter said the deal was “testament to the leading-edge innovation delivered by our R&D, Product and Data Science teams … Continue reading →

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NetApp spots a fifth Israeli startup

Posted on June 7, 2020

US IT data services company NetApp has acquired Israeli cloud services startup Spot.io for a reported $450 million. NetApp previously acquired Israeli startups Cognigo, Plexistor, Topio, and Onaros.  The technology of Spot.io helps companies save Cloud computing costs. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3830090,00.html https://spot.io/ … Continue reading →

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Startups raising funds

Posted on June 7, 2020

Latest funding includes: Fiverr raised $120 million; GreenEye raised $7 million, Saturas raised $3 million; 1touch.io raised $14 millionl; Watchful.ai raised $3 million.

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Smart way to tackle weeds

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s Greeneye (mentioned here previously) utilizes Artificial Intelligence and deep learning technologies to revolutionize the weed control process in agriculture. It accurately detects weeds at the species level and then sprays with precision in real-time, avoiding dangerous, wasteful use of … Continue reading →

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Google’s wireless earphones have Israel inside

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s DSPG makes the chip that provides Artificial Intelligence for Google’s new wireless earphones. It includes voice-activation and instant translation. DSPG also produces the chip is responsible for the entire audio system of the Panasonic Technics headset. https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/rJL2J6ciU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MmAbDJK8YY

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How do you compare with your competitors?

Posted on June 7, 2020

The intelligence platform of Israel’s Watchful reveals useful information about the product strategy of competitors by analyzing their apps. It provides detailed information on the changes that their applications are undergoing and compares it to your own company’s app. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3829997,00.html … Continue reading →

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